The purpose of the Local Professional Development Committee is to promote professional development. The committee is to review, approve and monitor professional growth activities for certificate and license renewal. The activities will serve to improve student learning, enable the educator to progress toward individual professional goals and be in alignment with the strategic plan of the LCESC.
LCESC forms for LPDC are located on page 3 (click to view forms).
THE COMMITTEE
Members:
The LPDC will be governed by a five-member team. Three teachers and two administrators (supervisors) who have a minimum of three years experience and who have demonstrated a belief in lifelong learning as evidenced by their individual professional development records and/or documentation. There shall be one teacher alternate and one administrative alternate to serve in the absence of regular committee members. Committee members shall be recommended by the County Superintendent and voted on by the Governing Board. The following are members of the LPDC Committee for the 2011-2012 school year:
Julie O'Neil, Chair
Bill Kermavner, Chair-elect
Maureen Campbell
Patricia Ruez
Vickie Shucofsky
Tippi Foley, Alternate
Shane Spence, Alternate
If you have any questions, please contact:
Julie O'Neil
(440) 350-2563, Ext. 746
joneil@lakeesc.org
To download a complete version of the Lake County Educational Service Center's Professional Development Guidelines & Forms, please click here:
Initial and First Five-Year License:
If you are seeking your initial license, you may do that directly through the Ohio Department of Education. If you need assistance, you may contact Nan Karako at the Lake County ESC.
Planning For your Five-Year License Renewal:
When you begin planning to renew your five-year license, you must go through your Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). Click here for LPDC information and forms from the Ohio Department of Education.
State Licensed Professionals:
If you are an SLP, OT, Psychologist, or other state licensed professional, you MUST also obtain an ODE license. Please contact Nan Karako for assistance.
For applications, please click on this link for the Ohio Department of Education, Educator Licensure Applications.
For any additional help/information, please contact:
Nan Karako
Lake County Educational Service Center
Phone: (440) 350-2563 Ext. 726
Email: nkarako@lakeesc.org
Additional Resources:
Link to ODE Center for Teaching Profession
Link to 4-Tiered Teacher Licensure Structure
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